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Ironically, the definition of the term “definition essay” is not very specific.  Definition essays are short pieces of writing on a particular topic.  However, not every essay on a topic can be properly labeled a definition essay.  Instead, a definition essay is an attempt to describe the topic thoroughly enough for the reader to understand it very well and might be compared to an encyclopedia entry for the topic.  Any of our example essays could provide a good start on a definition essay about the topic.  However, we have collected a sample of our best definition essays and included them below to help you explore the genre.  

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Burglary -- History, Definition, and Hypothetical Case
According to Common Law, burglary was identified as the breaking and entering the premises of another person's inhabitance with the purpose of committing a crime there. It can thus be associated with ideas like the act…
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Lactose intolerance: causes, symptoms, and management
¶ … lactose intolerance, and a description of its' relevance to nutrition; consumers, health care professionals, and patients. Lactose intolerance is a disease aggravated by milk sugars.
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A nomothetic study of psychological phenomena
Nomothetic Study in Psychology and Social Science Data
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Einsrin\'s Dreams by Alan Lightman
Alan Lightman's novel Einstein's Dreams presents various notions about time that apparently came to Albert Einstein in his dreams. Lightman calls his work a novel, although that characterization can be argued.
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Media theories of persuasion
Compare and contrast the media theories presented in the chapter. Using your experience with media, discuss the degree to which each explains your relationship with media.
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Geographic Information System (GIS) and Client Server System and the US Government
Client server systems are a group of inter-related subsystems which collaborate together to provide a specific solution or service. This computing model structures diverse and distributed applications, which separates…
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Military and Athletic Heroes According to Author
According to author Joseph Campbell, "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." (Campbell 123). Soldiers are the most obvious example of heroes; they put their lives one the…
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Idealism and nihilism: philosophical perspectives and contrasts
Nihilism and Idealism in "Our Lady of the Peace"
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Leading in a Culture of Change
The book Leading in a Culture of Change by Michael Fullan discusses the essential factors that help develop effective leadership (and management) in a period and society that is dominated by cultural diversity.
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Skilled facilitator: roles, competencies, and practice
Any manager finds himself one time or another confronted with the same dilemma: how to get the best from the employed human resources, so that conflicts are smoothed and the employees are able to perform as efficiently…
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